“I love middle school,” she said in receiving the Adams State award.
Author: Linda Relyea
Educator Highlight Award for October 2025:
“My job is not to stand here and talk all hour and make them take notes. I want them to find out information and then tell me what they learned.”
October Employee Accomplishments
Minga Francisco has been recognized and appreciated regionally and statewide for her leadership and expertise, in identification and recruitment for migrant education.
“A Clown’s Guide to the 5 Stages of Grief” debuts October 22
“It was really cool seeing everyone’s ideas merge together into one thing.”
Lt. Governor Primavera visits Alamosa to spotlight accessibility, innovation, and Colorado’s legacy of inclusion
“Colorado’s history is full of stories of people who turned personal challenges into collective progress,” said Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera.
Adams State University presents R. J. Friend, Inc., Foundation with Willis Fassett Jr. Award
“We are all grateful to work with Adams State and hope to continue to serve individual students with funding as they pursue their goals and dreams,” said Joan Friend.
College Assistance Migrant Program halted amid funding lapse
“We are deeply saddened by the impact halting CAMP will have on our students; however, it will not stop our mission of serving our students in need, especially now that such an impactful program has unfortunately been defunded,” said Gillespie.
Annaliesa Connor-Meissner brings new perspective to Art Department
“My work is about the human condition, the cycles of nature, life, aging, the experience we have within the cycle, inside of time.”
Additional funding moves Salazar Rio Grande del Norte Center work forward
“They understand the importance of education and its role in navigating the various challenges our resources face.”
Salazar Family to be honored with the Willis Fassett Jr. Award
“This scholarship fund is meant to support our parents’ belief in the power of education to help change the world for the better.”
